A Sociological Study of Busahl Zuzani’s Plot against Kharazm Shah Altuntash in “Bayhaghi’s History”

Abstract

The topic in question is concerned with the sociological aspect of literary and historical experience. The basis of sociological criticism is built on the premise that literary works are the products of social life and that a good understanding of a work without considering its social aspects is impractical. To reach a better, more scientific, and more precise understanding of Abolfazl Bayhaghi’s social depiction, the social capital theory has been employed here. The total latent capabilities which prevail and strengthen social communication and society, in such a society, and in this “Pedarian and Pesarian” confusion and by distancing from a solid ideology and thus creating negative interaction all lead to the violation of values and the mutual social bonds. What is depicted from Masoud’s age is revenge, demoting and untrustworthiness. The conspiracy of the people in such an atmosphere also leads to subjugation of agents and discouraging of those who care about government. This happens in a way that the conspiracy of the avengers and the king’s confirmation leads to the decline of the society. To affirm the contention in question, Robert Putnam’s social capital theory has been employed. This theory is studied from three aspects, namely, social trust, participation, and support in the incident of the plot of Busahl Zuzani against Kharazmshah Altountash. All evidences prove Putnam’s view in the way that internal class relations in Qaznavid court were based on profit gaining functions and distrust. The consequences of the plot were fostering distrust, negative participation, increased sense of insecurity, and diminishing social capital.

Keywords

• social capital theory
• robert putnam
• distrust
• social participation
• kharazmshah altountash
• bousahl zouzani